Here you will find details of past Zepler Institute events. You may also like to explore the University’s other upcoming events relating to electronics and photonics listed to the right of this page.

Coherent Laser Beam Combining: Past, Present, and Future
Prof James R. Leger, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
Abstract
Laser beam combining is currently seen as the primary route to high optical radiance in many laser systems. A wide variety of approaches have been developed since the... Read more

Laser World of Photonics Munich
26-29 June 2017, Messe Munich, Germany
Visit the ORC booth in Hall B2, stand number 128
The Optoelectronics Research Centre's team of researchers and business development staff will be based on the UK Pavilion ready to demonstrate some of our latest research and... Read more

CLEO/Pacific Rim
31 July-4 August 2017, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore
The CLEO/Pacific Rim Conference series is sponsored by the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP); the Electronics Society of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineering (IEICE/ES); the... Read more

Photonics and Electronics Fabrication
15 June 2017, Garden Court, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus
An Impactech event, in association with NMI, the Champion for the UK Electronic Systems & Technology Industry
The Impactech team would like to invite you to attend 'Photonics and... Read more

Call: Free Silicon Photonics Fabrication for UK Institutions
Second fabrication call, May 2017
As part of the EPSRC-funded CORNERSTONE project, research institutions are invited to submit mask designs to the forthcoming Silicon Photonics Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) run.
This service is offered free... Read more

“X-ray lasers” on a tabletop: New science and new opportunities for technology
Prof Henry C. Kapteyn, University of Colorado at Boulder
Zepler Institute Distinguished Speaker Lecture
Abstract
The ability to generate coherent laser-like beams of ultrashort-pulse x-rays using the process of high-... Read more

International Symposium on Ultrafast Photonics Technologies (ISUPT) 2017
10-11 July 2017, University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art, Winchester UK
Early bird registration closes 31 March 2017.
For full details and to register, visit www.isupt2017.co.uk
We would like to invite you to the... Read more

Silicon Photonics – Emerging Devices and Applications
Prof Hon Ki Tsang, Dept. of Electronic Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, *Currently Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall, Cambridge
Abstract
Silicon photonics has emerged since the start of this century to become one of the... Read more

Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group Showcase
Find out about the research and facilities in the Zepler Institute's Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group
About the event
The Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group (PSCS), led by Prof Graham Reed, invite you to an afternoon... Read more

Quantum Technologies using Light and Matter
Professor Ian Walmsley FRS, University of Oxford
Abstract
Quantum mechanics provide a new paradigm for engineering design, promising new functionality for sensors, communications, simulation and computation based on the properties of superposition and... Read more

Plasmon-based nanophotonics: Challenges and perspectives
Professor Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi, SDU Nano Optics, University of Southern Denmark
Abstract
The field of plasmonics deals with diverse effects and phenomena brought about by electromagnetic excitations, in which free electron oscillations in... Read more

Call: The Future Photonics Hub Innovation Fund 2016
First call for research proposals (September 2016)
The EPSRC-funded Future Photonics Hub has available a “Innovation fund” to enable the inclusion of academic partners who bring additional value to the programme. Initial engagement will be via... Read more

The Future Photonics Hub Industry Day
Advancing the manufacturing of next-generation light technologies
This event has taken place. Thank you to those of you that were able to attend. If you did not make it on the day, a selection of the presentations are available to download from the links at the... Read more

Recent advances in metamaterials and metasurfaces from Down Under
Professor Yuri Kivshar, Nonlinear Physics Center, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Abstract
Rapid progress in the fields of plasmonics and metamaterials is driven by their ability to enhance near-field effects with... Read more

Spectra-Physics 'Lunch and Learn' seminar
Very Short Pulse Lasers and their Applications
Spectra-Physics is a proven volume supplier of industrial lasers. On Wednesday 20 April 2016, members of the their team will be visiting the University to present a seminar entitled 'Very Short Pulse Lasers and... Read more

Building a Better Biosensor
An informal workshop, strengthening links between research groups
Outline
The interaction of photons or electrons with biological matter can be harnessed to biosensing, whereas the second kind of interaction holds a promise to better biosensing, thanks to the direct... Read more

Nature Photonics… ten years on
Oliver Graydon, Chief Editor, Nature Photonics
Abstract
In January 2017, Nature Photonics will celebrate its 10th anniversary. This talk will discuss how the journal and publishing landscape has evolved over the past decade since launch and various new initiatives... Read more

Physik Instrumente - universities roadshow
Visit the Physik Instrumente team on their stand
Physik Instrumente is a leading provider of precision motion and positioning systems. On Tuesday 15 March 2016, members of the Physik Instrumente sales team will be on hand to answer your questions and... Read more

The Zepler Institute Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series presents:
The Alchemy of Vacuum
Hybridising Light and Matter
Prof Thomas W. Ebbesen, USIAS, University of Strasbourg, France
Abstract
Strong coupling of light and matter can give rise to a multitude of exciting physical effects through the... Read more

Microfluidic Single Cell Analytics
Dr Jonathan West MRSC, Institute for Life Science Research Fellow, University of Southampton
Abstract
As microfluidic dimensions approach the length scale of a single cell, flow becomes laminar and manipulations become deterministic to enable exquisite spatial and... Read more